Use the Hasselback technique to change up your caprese salad with this fun twist! Cutting partially into the whole tomato creates openings to layer in fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and a balsamic drizzle for tons of flavor in this unique vegetable side dish recipe.
Ingredients
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4 medium tomatoes, cored
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3 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced into 16 pieces
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16 fresh basil leaves
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (see Tip)
Description
Place tomatoes cored-side down on a cutting board. Make 8 cuts down each tomato, slicing almost to the bottom (or core) but not all the way through. Carefully transfer the tomatoes to a serving platter. Fill each cut alternately with mozzarella and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and balsamic glaze.
Tip: Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar that's cooked until it's very thick. Look for it with other vinegars in well-stocked supermarkets.
